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Techtextil 2024

Our impressions from Frankfurt

Techtextil and Texprocess will take place in Frankfurt from 23 to 26 April 2024. The textile network team was on site for two days and had a look around the exhibiting companies. By Susanne Böhm

Ocean Safe/CHT

Next-gen biodegradable polyester

The partnership between Ocean Safe and CHT highlights a shared dedication to promote sustainable practices in the textile industry. This collaboration assists companies in meeting their sustainability objectives and drives positive change by providing innovative solutions ... By Christine Heywood

Textile Genesis/The Good Cashmere Standard

Forging a new partnership

With this collaboration, Textile Genesis continues to expand its network of partners, confirming its central position in the ecosystem of players promoting the emergence of more sustainable fashion on a global scale. This Lectra Group company announced a strategic partnership ... By Editorial staff

Review of the industry - week 16/2024

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Sven Ramer

The pandemic is not yet fully controlled, global freight remains unreliable and expensive, and cost for energy and global commodities is increasing. © Stockfotos-MG/stock.adobe.com

27/09/2021 – Manufacturing costs continue to rise

Manufacturing costs continue to rise

Indorama must pass on costs to customers

The cost inflations have reached a level that Indorama can no longer offset. Therefore, the manufacturer will increase the price effective October 1st ... By Sibylle Michel

Autefa Solutions is a leading solution provider for turn-key nonwovens lines and machines for carded- crosslapped needlepunching lines, spunlace lines and thermobonding lines. © Autefa Solutions

24/09/2021 – Geotextile production

Geotextile production

Autefa Solutions supplies needle punching lines

Autefa Solutions will supply two complete needle-punching Geotextile lines to Confidence Infrastructure Ltd., an Engineering solutions provider. By Editorial staff

Proof of double vaccination will also enable access to the RAI Exhibition Centre and the Fespa/European Sign Expo exhibition area. © Fespa

23/09/2021 – Restrictions lifted in The Netherlands

Restrictions lifted in The Netherlands

Fespa Global Print Expo 2021 travel update

Restrictions on fully-vaccinated travellers to The Netherlands from designated ‘very high-risk countries‘ were lifted on 22nd September 2021. By Editorial staff

There have been capacity bottlenecks in sea freight between China and Europe for months. © donvictori0/stock.adobe.com

21/09/2021 – Freight costs

Freight costs

Pandemic brings record prices until well after Christmas

Importers of consumer goods from Asia will have to contend with a lack of freight capacities and exploding transport costs for goods from the Far East. By Sibylle Michel

Arno Gärtner, Karl Mayer’s CEO (left in the picture) and Dr. Helmut Preßl, Karl Mayer’s CFO, open the new building of the headquarters with a cut through the red ribbon. © Karl Mayer

20/09/2021 – Networking, agile working and more

Networking, agile working and more

Karl Mayer with new head office building

The Karl Mayer Group’s corporate headquarters moved into a new building. It forms the focal point of the new Campus at the Obertshausen site. By Sibylle Michel

“Our mission remains unchanged,” says Oeko-Tex Secretary General Georg Dieners. © Oeko-Tex

17/09/2021 – Oeko-Tex Annual Report 2020/2021

Oeko-Tex Annual Report 2020/2021

Demand for “Made in Green” increases

For another consecutive year, the international Oeko-Tex Association reported positive results, despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. By Editorial staff

Thermoregulating technology is increasingly becoming a key aspect of endurance performance for elite athletes. © Jo Panuwat D/stock.adobe.com

15/09/2021 – Top-notch thermoregulation technology

Top-notch thermoregulation technology

Devan Chemicals supports high performance sport

Textile finishing expert, Devan Chemicals, has been supporting high performance sport in the UK and Belgium with its ‘cool comfort technology’ Moov&Cool. By Editorial staff